Bartlett- House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) offered the following statement following his official filing for re-election:

“Today I am announcing that if I am fortunate enough to be reelected in my House district, I will be a candidate for Speaker of the NH House of Representatives.”

“I believe that my history of leadership positions in the House during my many years serving under and with a number of different speakers uniquely qualifies me for the position of speaker.”

“The next legislature will be facing a myriad of problems and New Hampshire needs a proven leader to guide the House through the next two years.”

‘I am very thankful for all of the support I have enjoyed in the past and am grateful for those supporters who have urged me to run for the Speakership, and I look forward to doing my part in making New Hampshire a proud and prosperous state.”